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Nutritional Values
350kcal
20gProtein
3gCarbs
30gFat
1gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Kulen
How to order / say it
Say it
Kulen — [KOO-len]
Order
I'd like the kulen, please.
Locally
Molim vas kulen.
Say locally
A spicy sausage made of premium pork, seasoned with paprika and garlic.
Why try it?
Kulen is more than a sausage; it is a symbol of the Croatian love for artisanal, homemade products, representing its celebrated meat-processing tradition.
How it tastes
The sausage offers a firm texture with a pronounced smokiness and spiciness, balanced by the richness of the pork, typically enjoyed with bread or cheese.
Origin & History — first documented: 1650
Created in the 17th century in eastern Croatia, kulen was made by families as a preservation method for meat. Over centuries, it has remained a staple, valued for its flavor and authenticity.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 1000 g pork
- 🧂 50 g paprika
- 🧄 30 g garlic
- 🧂 20 g salt
- 🧂 10 g black pepper
Method
- 1 Mince the pork and season with paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 2 Stuff the mixture into sausage casings and tie the ends.
- 3 Smoke the sausages gently over a wooden fire for several weeks.
- 4 Hang to dry for a month until they develop a rich flavor.
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